Originally Posted by Dave T

R-S,

Don't let people tell you the gun has no collector value. Being cut down it is not as valuable as if it were original but from your description it was a well done job and the gun is in good condition. A 5 screw N-frame in that condition is worth more to many of us than any of the newer S&Ws being sold for near a $1000 these days. I think you got an excellent buy at $550 for the gun you described. Others with no doubt differ but I'd buy it for that any day.

Dave